'A Working Group For War And Peace': Three Hours In The Kremlin

What happened: Putin met Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on November 5 for about three hours. Two days later, Israel's president asked Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government instead of Benjamin Netanyahu. Key numbers: Meeting lasted about three hours. Why it matters: Iran laid out its terms for ending the war directly to Putin, with Russia's GRU chief in the room. Eisenkot's approach differs from Netanyahu's on Iran, Washington and leverage, and until a government is formed Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Putin met Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on November 5 for about three hours. Two days later, Israel's president asked Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government instead of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran laid out its terms for ending the war directly to Putin, with Russia's GRU chief in the room. Eisenkot's approach differs from Netanyahu's on Iran, Washington and leverage, and until a government is formed Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister.